Alright! The last chapter was a little bittersweet, and first kiss and an almost death. Here is Part II, I hope I didn't keep you waiting long! In this chapter the question: "What's wrong with Anna?" will be answered. I'm sorry, but I'm no good with anything that's related to "hospitals". And I feel I must apologize………I'm sorry I made you cry…………Enjoy!
Chapter 8:
"Anna's Health Part II"
Yoh awoke in the hospital with cold sweat, "W-where am I! Anna!"
"Whoa, calm down, Yoh," said Hao, who was at his bed side, "We are at the hospital."
"And Anna……?" Yoh looked at Hao with pleading eyes.
"Over there." Hao pointed across the room where Anna was with tubes hooked up to her.
"…Anna…" Mrs. Hino was at Anna's side.
"Uh…" Yoh moaned, "What happened?"
"You past out," Hao explained, "Lucky for you, I was going to check up on you at the inn. When Mrs. Hino said you weren't there, I went to check the docks and there you were."
"I feel fine, but what's wrong with Anna?" Yoh asked.
"It's just as I thought," said Hao, "It's not only the weather that makes her feel worse. She has some kind of heart problem."
Mrs. Hino heard this and lifted her head up and walked over to Yoh.
"I'm glad that you're awake, Yoh-kun. I'm sorry that Anna-chan didn't tell you about her heart problem, she doesn't like telling anyone about it. In fact, she never told me. I found out after her first attack. She was never expected to live this long."
Yoh looked sadly down, 'No wonder she said that she was the one who was supposed to die. And no wonder she was never really "happy" as a kid; she knew she was going to die.'
"So…Anna's…?"
"Alive," Mrs. Hino half smiled, 'for now... '
"So, that time that I went to the inn to give her clothes back," Yoh started to ask, "was she in the hospital, or just walking around?"
"In the hospital," Mrs. Hino said sadly, "She's usually stubborn and sneaks out of the hospital." Mrs. Hino looked over at Anna, "Yoh-kun, will you look after her for me? I'm afraid I have to leave back to the inn, before the people there trash the place."
"Of course," Yoh nodded and Mrs. Hino left.
"That woman acts like I'm not here," Hao spit out.
Yoh got out of his bed and went to Anna. "……Anna……?"
Anna's eyes twitched and finally opened half-way, "………Yoh………?"
"Hey, how're you doing?" Yoh asked softly.
"Ok…I guess……How am I supposed to feel?"
Yoh gave a warm smile and took her hand in his.
"I'm sorry Yoh," Anna said quietly.
"For what?"
"For not telling you."
"Oh, it's ok, you had a good reason."
Anna looked sadly away from Yoh, "I didn't want to get too close to you, I just wanted to help. But I guess I couldn't help without getting too close. I didn't want any one to find out." Then Anna sighed, "I hate this place."
"Well, you better get used to it," Hao said walking over to Anna, "You have to say here for 2 more days."
"WHAT! NO WAY!" If Anna could have, she would have got up, "There is NO WAY that I am going to stay in this stupid hospital for 2 more days."
"Well, you're gonna have to," Hao shrugged.
"I always visit my family everyday," Anna glared at Hao, "I told you that already, nothing stops me."
"But Anna," Yoh looked at her worriedly, "They might be able to help you."
"They won't," Anna said, "They'll keep stretching the days. After I stay here for 2 more days they'll say another 2 more days, then more and more. They've been trying to keep me here until I die."
"That's not true," Hao said unbelievingly.
"It is," Anna said sadly, "They even told me before, when I first came. They told me I'd be safer here at the hospital, but I ran away. They can't keep me here."
"But Anna-"
"Where's my bandana?" Anna cut Yoh off.
"With the rest of your clothes," Hao rolled his eyes, "Yoh's worried about you and you worry about your stupid bandana."
Anna's eyes narrowed and it looked as though she was going to get up to slap him, but Yoh stopped her, "Hao, that bandana is her family's last gift to her it isn't stupid!"
Hao just again rolled his eyes and sighed, "I'm sorry, Anna."
"I have to get out of here," Anna sighed, "This place makes me go mad."
"Well, you can't really think about this place if you're asleep," Hao shrugged.
"Yea, Anna," Yoh smiled, "Please rest."
Anna gave a small smile and closed her eyes.
"She'll be ok," Hao said, "Let's go home."
"No," Yoh didn't take his eyes off of Anna, "I'm staying here with Anna."
"What?" Hao was a little confused, "Why would you do that?"
"Because, I-"
"Yoh," Hao cut him off, "You can't fall in love with her."
"…"
"It's already happened, hasn't it?"
"…"
"But, Yoh!" Hao slapped his hand on his forehead, "I'm not saying this to be mean, but, she doesn't have much time left. She's going to die."
"Maybe there's a way," Yoh winced.
"Yoh," Hao said sadly, "I know it's hard for you, but-"
"Go home."
"What?"
"Mom is probably worried. Go home and tell her everything's fine."
"Mom doesn't care."
"You may not think she does, but she cares in her own way."
"….Yoh….."
"Just go."
Hao tried to see Yoh's face, but his head was down and his bangs covered his eyes. Hao just left wondering: 'Is he crying?'
Yoh was still holding Anna's hand. Slowly tears were coming out of his eyes, "Anna……... You won't leave me……will you…….?"
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Ah! So now you know what is wrong with Anna. I'm sorry. That was sad :( Please don't hate me! Please review and don't hate, hating is not supposed to be an emotion we earthlings feel! Remember I said that this story was sad, but I PROMISED a happy ending.
Thank you for the reviews, and once again, I'm sorry for the tears being shed when reading this story.
Well, until next time
Ja ne!
